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HIP Silicon Nitride Balls

Size range: Dia 1mm~12.7mm
Precision level: G3-G5
Application: Optical industry, medical, robotic, bearing application.
Conforms to ASTM Specification F2094; Class l and Class ll materials.

DESCRIPTION

HIP Silicon Nitride Ball

Hot isostatic pressing (HIP) is a manufacturing process, used to reduce the porosity of metals and increase the density of many ceramic materials. This improves the material's mechanical properties and work-ability.
The HIP process subjects a component to both elevated temperature and isostatic gas pressure in a high pressure containment vessel. The pressurizing gas most widely used is argon. An inert gas is used, so that the material does not chemically react. The chamber is heated, causing the pressure inside the vessel to increase. Many systems use associated gas pumping to achieve the necessary pressure level. Pressure is applied to the material from all directions (hence the term "isostatic").

Size Selection Table

Sizes Density Grade Tolerance Flexural Strength Compressive Strength Weight Price
1.0mm 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005" (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 0.00169g US$1.20
1.5875mm (1/16") 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005" (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 0.00675g US$1.30
2.0mm 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005" (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 0.01349g US$1.50
2.381mm (3/32") 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005" (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 0.02276g US$1.60
2.778mm (7/64") 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005" (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 0.03615g US$1.65
3.0mm 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005" (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 0.04552g US$1.70
3.175mm (1/8") 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005" (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 0.05396g US$1.75
4.0mm 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005" (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 0.1079g US$1.90
4.7625mm (3/16") 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005" (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 0.1822g US$2.00
5.0mm 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005" (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 0.2107g US$2.10
6.0mm 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005' (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 0.3642g US$2.30
6.35mm (1/4") 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005' (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 0.4317g US$2.50
7.0mm 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005' (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 0.5783g US$3.00
7.9375mm (5/16") 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005" (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 0.8433g US$3.70
8.0mm 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005" (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 0.8632g US$3.85
9.0mm 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005" (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 1.229g US$4.20
9.525mm (3/8") 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005" (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 1.457g US$4.60
10.0mm 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005" (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 1.686g US$5.00
11.0mm 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005" (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 2.244g US$5.50
11.1125mm (7/16") 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005 (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 2.314g US$5.60
12.0mm 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005' (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 2.913g US$6.80
12.7mm (1/2") 3.29g/cm³ G5 .000005 (.13) 830 MPa 3900 MPa 3.454g US$7.50

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HIP balls have the following advantages:

  • ● Higher densification. Surface or interior defects, especially the porosity can be eradicated to achieve better sealing effect.
  • ● Higher toughness. Ceramic material has a feature of brittleness. When shocked fiercely, the higher the toughness is, the less cracks and defects will occur. Higher toughness can avoid destructive failure.
  • ●  Higher compressive strength.